Today in History Today is Tuesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2018. There are 223 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 22, 1968, the nuclear-powered submarine USS Scorpion, with 99 men aboard, sank in the Atlantic Ocean. (The remains of the sub were later found on the ocean

Syria's military captures an enclave in southern Damascus from Islamic State militants following a monthlong battle, bringing the entire capital and its far-flung suburbs under full government control for the first time since the civil war began in 2011

Scrutiny of Gina Haspel's CIA career has been focused on her role in the agency's former harsh interrogation program, but it's her experience with Russian operations that she will tap as she takes over at a time of rising tension with Moscow.

The Senate voted 54-45 Thursday to confirm Gina Haspel to lead the Central Intelligence Agency — once sworn in, she would become the first woman to hold the post. Haspel succeeds Mike Pompeo, who was confirmed as Trump's secretary of state last month. Six Democrats helped Republicans in confirming

Special counsel Robert Mueller has assembled a team of more than a dozen seasoned prosecutors to probe Russian interference in the 2016 election, including any potential collusion between Russian agents and members of President Donald Trump’s campaign. In addition to a squad of agents from the

Trump’s pick to be the next CIA director, Gina Haspel, won approval from the Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday morning, receiving a "favorable recommendation" in a 10-5 vote. The committee voted behind closed doors Wednesday morning. The positive review sets her up for a final vote before the